Our Team
At American Abatement we have all the expertise we need in-house to get the job done, including project estimators, project designers, project supervisors, and professionally trained cleaning professionals to complete the team. Our experienced state- and federally-certified workers are the best in the industry and we attribute our success to their dedication and loyalty. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued a variety of regulations governing asbestos management and removal. All our managers and supervisors attend ongoing EPA-approved asbestos abatement courses and follow the latest EPA- and OSHA-prescribed techniques and precautions. An Independent Industrial Hygienist supervises all air monitoring. We utilize an EPA- and OSHA-approved NVLAP laboratory to analyze all air samples and we only dispose at EPA approved landfills.
Our professional staff includes James Oleskevich, Vice President, who estimates and/or negotiates each awarded project and who communicates directly with our Project Managers/Supervisors the scope of work on every project. Our project supervisors and workers are provided with an annual training course at an EPA approved school and all receive Asbestos Certification upon successful course completion. The educational and experience backgrounds of our key professionals are highlighted by technical degrees, certifications, recognition by their peers, plus a continuing commitment to both personal education and service to the industry.
Jim Clark
/President
Jim Clark has helped American Abatement earn the reputation of being one of the premier abatement companies in the Colorado marketplace. Since the date of American Abatements inception, the company has completed in excess of 26 million dollars in business while maintaining high standards of performance and integrity. Because of Mr. Clark’s determination to succeed, in addition to his uncompromising commitment to provide the client and industry with a superior service, American Abatement, Inc. has developed an impeccable reputation as one of the leading firms in the region.
Upon Completion of a seven-year tour of duty with the acquired rank of Staff Sergeant. Mr. Clark, upon being honorably discharged from the USMC, pursued a career in civilian life in the insulation business. At that time, the asbestos industry was in it’s infancy as to the newly recognized health hazards caused by asbestos and publicized by the EPA. Mr. Clarks professional training includes: UI Asbestos management planning and building inspection courses, Asbestos Worker Experience with Local #28, UK Asbestos practices and procedures controls/supervisor-competent person, The Hagar Laboratories Basic Air Sampling Seminar, Certified Apprenticeship by the Asbestos Worker’s J.A.T.C. Program and the Environmental Training Center Project Design Course.
Jim Oleskevich/Vice President
Jim has been with American Abatement, Inc. since 1988. Mr. Oleskevich’s role as Principal/Vice President includes Estimating costs for proposed contracts to do asbestos removal and mechanical insulations work, contract negotiations and overall management of contractual responsibilities. Evaluate with the President, American Abatement’s Operating Procedures and make appropriate changes. Assist in direct supervision of all field operations. Additional responsibilities include training, development of new markets, and coordinating all estimating and functions with operations.
Mr. Oleskevich’s professional training includes: Mold Certified Supervisor Course and AIQ Council Member.
Elaine Downey
/Administrative Assistant
Elaine has been with American Abatement Inc. since July, 1995. Answers phones; set appointments; preparation of bids and job documents’ file and data management; maintain corporate and employee certification records’ and day to day operations in the office.
Graduated 1991 – Red Rocks Community College 0 Associate of Applied Science. Graduate of the Year with a 3.75 GPA. Editor of Red Rocks Journal.
Interests: Family – Friends – Old Movies – Reading – Cooking – Games – and following Colorado sports teams.
